Top 10 in the UK for graduate employability

Making connections, accelerating careers

The traditional MBA is a well-recognised academic degree for managers and professionals with work experience. But now the world is more connected, more challenging and dynamic. Employers want more from their managers – not simply knowledge and strategic thinking, but also leadership skills, commitment and creativity.

You will gain an international outlook and build connections - helping you to become a global leader with cross-cultural work groups and our MBA international study tours. There is also plenty of opportunity to get to know your MBA colleagues socially.

We deliberately limit the total number of students in the cohort to make sure you are welcomed and supported as an individual, not just a number. At the same time we cultivate as diverse a group of students as possible, enabling you to meet fellow students from all over the globe with a wide range of experience and expertise. These interactions with people from different nationalities and cultures are a key element of your learning experience.

The combination of these elements will develop you intellectually, personally and professionally so that you take the unique ‘Leeds’ way of thinking into the workplace.

Research-led

The Business School produces world-class, internationally relevant research. We are at the forefront of interdisciplinary research – where business meets the arts, science and engineering, politics, transport, social sciences, medicine and health.

These are just a few of the research centres that make Leeds University Business School a top international business school and a stimulating place to hone your management knowledge and skills.

Practice-focused

We believe that business isn't just about theory – you also need to understand how to apply it in practice. The Leeds MBA connects you to a network of highly experienced academics, practitioners, corporate partners and alumni.

You are tutored by Leeds University Business School academics who are passionate about developing critical thinkers – managers and leaders who don’t simply accept what they are told but can move their organisations forward with new ideas.

You have the chance to meet prominent external speakers and professionals through networking events such as our prestigious Corporate Wisdom Lecture Series.

The MBA Project and live challenges are other opportunities to grow your network further. We have extensive relationships with Marks & Spencer, IBM, Yorkshire Bank, Asda-Walmart, Lloyds Banking Group, KPMG, Accenture and the NHS, as well as small and medium enterprises, charities and social enterprises.

There are good opportunities here. I wanted to work in a different country and see different ways of doing things. My MBA will add value to my previous experience and I can share best practice between...

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The Leeds MBA Director

The Leeds MBA will cultivate your leadership skills and provide opportunities to learn and apply the latest management thinking in a supportive yet challenging environment. At Leeds we focus on getting the fundamentals right and in encouraging your strategic and critical thinking. We have worked with practising leaders to build a programme that develops the skills most required by firms competing in the increasingly demanding commercial environment we all face, now and in the future.

Dr James Roberts, MBA Director, Leeds University Business School.

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